ASUS VivoTab Smart Unboxing & Hands On

The ASUS ViVoTab Smart Windows 8 Tablet has made its way to our office and we’ve actually taken it out of the box and compared it to the Samsung ATIV Smart PC. We don’t stop there we show off what types of applications come pre loaded on the tablet that has a very competitive price point.

Although the ASUS Smart Tablet ViVoTab has just come up for pre-order in the US and it’s a super competitive $499. The VivoTab has a 10.1 inch IPS display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution and supports a Wacom digitizer input in addition to 10-point multitouch. Under the hood we’ve got an Intel Atom Z2760 with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The Vivo Tab measures 0.33 inches thick and weighs in at 1.5 pounds. There’s also an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 2-megapixel shooter up front and it’s got NFC.

Compared to the 11.6-inch Samsung Smart PC ATIV it is 580 grams and it has a soft plastic backing. We’ve just gotten the box and we will be doing a full review along with what apps are pre loaded as well as performance of the deivce.

Nicole is an aspiring gypsy who is addicted to making videos about technology. Based Taipei because of the night markets & her need to get her hands on the latest gadgets 1st.

Comments

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This is not the cheapest W8 tablet as the Acer W510 (the only other 10″ W8 tablet for now) has the same price without the keyboard/battery dock.
The Acer w510 is thinner (O.88 cm) and lighter (560 g) and comes with an optional detachable keyboard for $100 more.
This option makes all the difference.

The lack of it for this Asus VivoTab is a deal breaker for me.
A bluetooth keyboard is a pain in mobile use and prevent it from being used on your lap or in your bed.
So, it’s a big fail for me.